Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average sea temperature in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
In Cedar Key, the average temperatures in August are the highest, with a peak at 90.3°F (32.4°C) and a low of 76.5°F (24.7°C).Heat index
In August, the heat index is appraised at a scorching 111.2°F (44°C). Eyes open: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Prolonged exertion could lead to heatstroke.Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Cedar Key, Florida, is August, when the rain falls for 22.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through November are months without snowfall in Cedar Key.Ocean temperature
With an average ocean temperature of 86.4°F (30.2°C), August is the month with the warmest seawater.Note: Cooling down in waters with temperatures over 86°F (30°C) might not feel as satisfying.
Daylight
In Cedar Key, Florida, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 10min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:54 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Cedar Key, Florida, the average sunshine in August is 9.6h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Cedar Key, Florida, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The mirror effect of sand and water ups the UV radiation strength.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Cedar Key, FL
- Average high temperature in August: 90.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (64°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 76.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Cedar Key, FL
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Cedar Key, FL
- Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Cedar Key, FL
- Average humidity in August: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Cedar Key, FL
- Average rainfall in August: 3.58"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.83").
Average rainfall days in August
Cedar Key, FL
- Average rainfall days in August: 22.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).
Average snowfall days in August
Cedar Key, FL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Cedar Key, FL
- Average sea temperature in August: 86.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (58.4°F).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cedar Key, FL
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Cedar Key, FL
- Average sunshine days in August: 5.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Cedar Key, FL
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in August
Cedar Key, FL
- Average cloud cover in August: 30
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in August
Cedar Key, FL
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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